Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Lakers 109-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.